A journey through the Russian north from Uglich to Yaroslavl

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From the gilded chambers of Tsarevich Dimitri in Uglich to the living "museum of signage" on Krestovaya Street in Rybinsk, where the 19th century merchant breathes. Poshekhonye will surprise with the transparent Gayutinsky painting and the title of "Russian Venice" of five rivers, and Cherepovets with the interactive power of metallurgy.

You will find the greatness of the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery above Siversky Lake and the authentic frescoes of Dionysius in Ferapontovo, protected by UNESCO. Vologda will reveal the secrets of lace-making and carved palisades, and Yaroslavl will present a meeting with the miraculous Tolga icon, cedar grove and panoramas of the Volga arrow and Kotorosli.

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Moscow

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Tour highlights

Pearls of architecture and art

A walk through the Kirillo-Belozersky and Ferapontov monasteries will immerse you in the atmosphere of a bygone era, you will see the frescoes of Dionysius in pristine condition.

Vologda traditions and crafts

You will visit the only Lace Museum in Russia, where you will learn about the famous Vologda lace making and try yourself in this art.

The secret of the Prince in the ancient walls

In the Uglich Kremlin, you will enter the chambers of the XV century and the temple at the place of the death of Tsarevich Dimitri, where the murals tell in detail the drama of Russian history.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Uglich and Rybinsk
Independent arrival of tourists at the beginning of the tour in Moscow.
07:00 Gathering of the group in Moscow, VDNKh metro station, parking lot to the right of the Kosmos Hotel.
07:15 Departure by bus to Uglich.
Uglich is one of the oldest cities in Russia, famous for its beautiful examples of Russian architecture and unique natural monuments.
The wide overflow of the reservoir, the Kremlin reflected in the water, monasteries and churches, a working fire tower on the central street of the city — even today Uglich looks like in paintings of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Sightseeing tour of the center of Uglich with a visit to the Uglich Kremlin:
The Uglich Kremlin is the historical and urban core of the city;
Tsarevich Dimitri's Chambers ("chambers of the Uglich appanage princes") is the only building preserved from the foundation of the Kremlin (building of the 15th century);
The Church of Dmitry on the Blood was built on the site of the death of Tsarevich Dmitry. Inside are murals by artists of the late 18th century describing this event in detail;
The Transfiguration Cathedral is the cathedral of the city of Uglich, located in the center of the Kremlin.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Rybinsk.
Sightseeing tour of Rybinsk, a small town with a huge history. It stands at the confluence of three rivers: Cheremukha, Sheksna and Volga.
Rybinsk gained its fame thanks to the reservoir, which is the largest in Russia.
The historical center of Rybinsk is famous:
the buildings of the old and new Grain Exchange;
Volzhskaya embankment;
monument to lyricist L. I. Oshanin, who was born in Rybinsk;
monument to the Volga boatman, Ostap Bender and the street urchin from Leonid Gaidai's film "12 chairs", part of the filming took place in Rybinsk;
historical buildings of the XVIII-XIX centuries.;
Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral;
The highlight of the old part of the city and a popular destination for all tourists is Krestovaya Street, which has almost completely preserved the pre-revolutionary buildings.
Today it is a real "museum of ancient signage in the open air."
It is this street that attracts the attention of all travelers and connoisseurs of Russian history. When you see it, you will be transported to merchant Rybinsk of the 19th century.
Accommodation at the hotel.

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Day 2 - Poshekhonye and Cherepovets
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Poshekhonye.
Poshekhonye is an ancient provincial town in the northern part of the Yaroslavl region, one of the five smallest cities in Russia.
Sightseeing tour of the city, which is often called the city of five rivers and seven bridges or Russian Venice: in the central part, the Shelsha, Soga, Petromka, Troitskiy Ruchey and Sogozha rivers connect.
In addition to the beautiful water landscapes, Poshekhonye boasts natural beauties, ancient buildings, and the good-natured nature of the locals.
In ancient times, it was famous as a place where the thinnest sheets of silver and gold leaf were made, and Poshekhon cheese is still known throughout Russia.
Visit to the Poshekhonsky National Museum of Local Lore, a unique phenomenon of provincial culture. Getting to know the history and culture of the region.
A master class on Gayutinsky painting. A souvenir made with your own hands will be the best gift and memory of visiting the wonderful Poshekhonsky region!
An amazing old painting has been preserved on linen spinning wheels discovered on the territory of Poshekhonsky district.
This is the only folk painting in the Yaroslavl region. It is also called calico, because of its lightness and lightness.
Departure to Cherepovets.
Cherepovets is the largest industrial center in the North-West of Russia. Being equidistant from both capitals, he has lived the quiet life of a patriarchal county town for centuries.
The construction of the metallurgical plant in the 1950s turned Cherepovets into a city of metallurgists and gave a new impetus to its prosperity.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Cherepovets, in the program:
The Resurrection Cathedral is the oldest building in Cherepovets;
the Sheksna River and the Yagorba River that flows into it;
the first and last cable-stayed bridges built in Russia;
monuments and art objects dedicated to the townspeople: Athanasius and Feodosiy Cherepovetsky, the Vereshchagin brothers and others.
Visit to the Museum of the Metallurgical Industry, the first interactive museum complex dedicated to metallurgy in Russia.
The program includes an interactive introduction to the history and modernity of the metallurgical industry and Severstal's key enterprise.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Free time.

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Day 3 - Kirillov and S. Ferapontovo
Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Kirillov.
Visit to the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, the pearl of the Vologda region. The monastery stands majestically and unshakably on the shores of the picturesque Siversky Lake, its white stone walls seem to completely encircle and protect the incredible beauty of the Russian North.
A tour of the monastery's territory with a visit to the exhibitions "Archimandrite and Monastic Cells" introduces the history and architectural complex of the monastery (the ensembles of the Bolshoy Uspensky and Ivanovsky monasteries, the "New City" and the territory of the unsecured fortress Ostrog between them).
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Departure to Ferapontovo village.
Ferapontov Monastery is the only monument in Russia with a complete cycle of paintings by Dionysius, preserved in its original form, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Excursion to the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin, the architectural center and the place of attraction of the monastery, inspection of the frescoes of Dionysius. It is in it that the frescoes of the end of the 15th century, executed by Dionysius with his sons Theodosius and Vladimir, have been preserved almost unchanged.
Departure to Vologda.
Sightseeing tour of the beautiful Vologda, one of the oldest cities of the Russian North.
During the bus and walking tour, waiting for:
acquaintance with the history of the founding of the city and its legends, the special roles of Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great in its development;
inspection of unique wooden buildings and "branded" carved palisades;
The stone architecture of the Vologda Kremlin is the Bishop's Court and its pearl, St. Sophia Cathedral of the 16th century (external inspection), the oldest stone structure in Vologda;
Vologda river embankment, Kremlin Park and monuments to the letter "O" and K. N. Batyushkov, a bench "let's sit and have a look".
Accommodation at the hotel.
Free time.

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Day 4 - Vologda
08:00 Breakfast in the hotel restaurant.
An excursion to Russia's only Lace Museum: an introduction to the history of Vologda's most famous brand from the end of the 19th century to the present. Lace-making workshop.
Departure to Yaroslavl.
Visit to the St. Vvedensky Tolga Convent for women. The current convent was founded at the beginning of the 14th century on the site of the miraculous icon of the Tolga Mother of God, which is still located in the monastery.
The monastery, huge by medieval standards, was completely restored at the end of the twentieth century. The Tolga Convent was the first monastery reopened after decades of state atheism.
And now it is famous for its beauty, majestic temples of the XVI-XVII centuries, amazingly beautiful views of the Volga, a sacred cedar grove, and a large female monastic community.
Many pilgrims dream of visiting this monastery, which is under the protection of the miraculous icon.
Lunch at a cafe in the city.
Sightseeing tour of Yaroslavl, the "Capital of the Golden Ring", which will introduce you to the history of the thousand-year-old city and its modern way of life:
You will see the arrow of the Volga and Kotorosli rivers – the place where Yaroslavl began.;
walk along the picturesque Volga embankment, explore the Assumption Cathedral, recreated for the 1000th anniversary of the city.;
admire the unique architectural ensemble of the central part of Yaroslavl (under UNESCO protection) and its pearls – churches of the 17th century (one of which is the Church of Elijah the Prophet);
You will listen to stories about the first Russian theater, walk along the streets where the heroes of famous Soviet and Russian films walked.
Departure to Moscow.
23:00 Approximate time of arrival in Moscow (to the VDNKh metro station).

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

3 nights

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The tour includes accommodation at the hotel.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, in rubles:

34,590 rubles (breakfast only);
36,990 rubles (breakfast and lunch).

The surcharge for single occupancy is 7,900 rubles (1 person in a room).

The discount for an extra bed is 600 rubles (3 people in a room).

The choice of a seat on the bus is 1,960 rubles.

It is possible to change the price, please check the current information when booking.

The combination of a high level of comfort, provincial prices and pleasant/appropriate service appealed to the guests: 87% of the guests return to the hotel.

Rooms of various categories: standard, suite, apartments, rooms for people with disabilities — 93 comfortable rooms equipped according to European standards.

The comfortable rooms of the hotel are decorated in a classic style, each of the rooms is equipped with comfortable furniture and modern appliances. The bathroom has a soft bathrobe and fluffy towels.

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Tour conditions

Group

From 2 to 50 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

4 days 3 nights

Group meets at

Moscow

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals according to the tour menu, according to the selected option;
guide services, tour service, entrance fees;
transportation service.

Paid extra

air or railway tickets to Moscow and back;
the choice of a seat on the bus is 1,960 rubles, payable upon purchase of the tour;
meals outside the selected fare and dinners;
personal expenses.

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Oleg

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4 Jun, 2026

Everything went very well
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Tatiana

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14 May, 2026

Many thanks to “Big Country” for this wonderful tour. The entire trip was organized exceptionally well: the hotels, meals, and transportation were all excellent. But the real highlight of the journey was our tour guide, Denis!!! Honestly, without him the trip would not have been nearly as memorable. Visiting so many churches and historical sites without meaningful context would have quickly become monotonous. Most of the local guides simply rushed through the program with dry facts and dates, almost like a school lecture. Denis, however, made everything come alive. Even before we arrived at each destination, he was already sharing fascinating stories and background information on the bus, which helped us appreciate the places so much more once we got there. Not a single person was late for the bus in the mornings! Everyone was eager not to miss his stories!!! He has an incredible knowledge of the history and geography of the region, and he could make even the scenery outside the window interesting!!! Listening to him never felt tiring because he spoke with such enthusiasm and passion!!! For the last two days we had a different guide, and the contrast was huge - unfortunately, it just wasn’t engaging at all. To sum it up: excellent organization, comfortable travel conditions, and an outstanding guide like Denis made this trip truly special!!! I only wish there were more professionals like him.

Big Country Travel

Hello Tatiana, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and especially appreciated Denis’s work as your tour guide. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We have also shared your comments regarding the local guides with our partners on the ground. We would be very happy to welcome you on another of our tours across Russia in the future!
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Ivan

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10 Apr, 2026

I really enjoyed the trip. I learned a lot more about my country and its history, and visited many historic cities and monasteries. It’s an experience I will remember for a long time. Everything along the route was well organized. Special thanks to our guide, Zhanna, who accompanied us throughout the trip!! She made everything so engaging and interesting. Wishing her all the best.